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Bmj Global Health

BMJ Global Health is an open access, peer-reviewed online journal publishing research on all aspects of global health for policy makers, funders, researchers, clinicians and frontline healthcare workers, and it states that it adheres to high publication ethics standards.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 6.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2059-7908
eISSN 2059-7908
Invitation Only No
Cost Range A full APC waiver with a 100% discount is offered for authors in low and lower-middle-income countries; other discount requests may be considered case by case.

Submission Instructions

Bmj Global Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Original Research articles. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 5000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript should follow the structure abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, references, and tables and figures as appropriate. Manuscript must include the research type in the title, a Patient and Public Involvement statement in the Methods section, and key messages after the abstract under the headings 'What is already known on this topic', 'What this study adds', and 'How this study might affect research, practice or policy' in no more than 3-5 sentences.
References Reference list may include up to 100 references. References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in the text and reference list, with the first three authors listed by last name and initials followed by 'et al' if applicable.
Figures & Tables Original Research articles may include up to 5 tables/illustrations. Figures must be submitted separately, while tables should be placed in the main text where first cited. Tables should be in Word format and figure legends should be provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Analysis

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Analysis articles must include an unstructured abstract. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 3000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript must include an introduction and a conclusion, with the main body divided into thematic headings rather than traditional research paper headings such as methods, results/findings, and discussion. Manuscript must include a summary box with four to five single-sentence bullet points of key messages.
References References may include up to 50 entries. References must use Vancouver style. References must be cited in numerical order and list the first three authors by last name and initials followed by 'et al' if applicable.
Figures & Tables Articles may include up to 5 tables or illustrations. Figures must be submitted separately, while tables should be placed in the main text where first cited. Analysis article headings must not use abbreviations.
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Global Health In Practice

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words. Manuscript must include a summary box with three to four single-sentence bullet points of key messages.
References References must not exceed 15. References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in the text and reference list, with the first three authors listed before using "et al" for additional authors.
Figures & Tables Articles may include up to 2 tables or illustrations. Figures must be submitted separately, while tables should be placed in the main text where first cited.
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Recent Publications

Enhancing PrEP persistence: understanding stigma and discrimination among women who engage in sex work in Lusaka, Zambia

Ramya Kumar, Kenneth K Mugwanya, Jake Michael Pry, Deepa Rao, Jamia Phiri, David Huh, Wendy E Barrington, Martin Zimba, Ruth Zyambo, Maurice Musheke, Michael Herce

10.1136/bmjgh-2025-019594
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Integrating oxytocin delivery through the vaccine cold chain system within the expanded programme of immunisation in Ethiopia: a case of evidence-informed decision-making

Abdulhalik Workicho, Tsinuel Girma, Bereket Yakob, Zemzem Mohammed, Melkamu Ayalew, Mariamawit Asfaw, Mirkuzie Woldie

10.1136/bmjgh-2025-022644
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Mental health and psychosocial support interventions for populations affected by ongoing armed conflict: a scoping review

Stéfanie Fréel, Janne L Punski-Hoogervorst, Chris M Hoeboer, Josef I Ruzek, Leisha Beardmore, Miranda Olff, Jana D Javakhishvili

10.1136/bmjgh-2025-022708
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Air pollution, urban environmental quality and health expenditures: evidence from industrial cities in Iran

Soroush Rahmatian, Vida Varahrami

10.1136/bmjgh-2025-023408
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Weak economic evidence for WHO’s essential cancer medicines for Africa

Aron E van der Steege, James Humuza, Cyprien Shyirambere, Hans Hogerzeil, Rob M P M Baltussen

10.1136/bmjgh-2025-022533
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median time to first decision with review is 107 days.

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What are the publication costs?

A full APC waiver with a 100% discount is offered for authors in low and lower-middle-income countries; other discount requests may be considered case by case.

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Research Topics

Global Maternal and Child Health Global Health and Surgery Healthcare Systems and Reforms Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research Child Nutrition and Water Access Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy COVID-19 epidemiological studies Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Malaria Research and Control HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Health and Conflict Studies Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Migration, Health and Trauma Global Health Care Issues Global Health Workforce Issues Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Disaster Response and Management Health Policy Implementation Science Primary Care and Health Outcomes Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Mosquito-borne diseases and control Healthcare Policy and Management Ethics in Clinical Research Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

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